Blowes Ben Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London using our in-depth report. By comparing their results to those of similar athletes, we identify key strengths and areas in need of improvement. For this specific race, our analysis is based on the performance of 1000 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 50-54 #130024 01:15:22 9th in AG | Top 13.4% 429th | Top 29.9%
-00:43
37:22
Run Total
-00:05
04:40
Avg. Lap
-00:38
03:31
Best Lap
+02:31
34:17
Workout Total
+00:19
04:17
Avg. Workout
-01:44
03:47
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Race Summary

This chart provides a visual summary of the race performance, displaying percentile rankings for all running and workout segments. You can quickly see the strength and the weakness of the athlete.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men

Running

We compare the athlete's running times with peers who have similar finish times. This chart helps you quickly determine if your running pace was too fast or too slow for your overall finish time.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Workouts

We compare the athlete's workout times for each station with peers who have similar finish times. This chart helps you quickly identify if any workouts were too fast or too slow relative to your overall finish time.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Blowes Ben's performance at each station and run segment compared to the average. It reveals strengths and areas for improvement, providing insights into how the athlete's times stack up against typical HYROX competitors with same finish time.
In HYROX racing, pacing is crucial. The pacing line highlights Blowes Ben's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Spread of Splits Time

This chart illustrates the spread of splits of all athletes competing in the same division, providing a visual representation of the distribution of times for each split.
Use this chart to compare the Blowes Ben's performance against the competition, identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement. This chart includes Top 10%, Top 25%, Top 50%, Top 75%, Top 90%, and Top 100% of the athletes. The outliers have been removed for clarity.

Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men

Improvement Plan

Based on our analysis, here are the focus areas for improvement. The goal is to determine how quickly the athlete could improve on some stations and where is the path of least resistance to improve Blowes Ben's time.

The percentile rank is the current position of the athlete compared to the competition. It goes from 0 to 100, where 0 is the best and 100 is the worst. It show the potential improvement for each station. The athlete should focus on the stations with the highest potential improvement and the biggest duration.

A big improvement in the Farmer's carry station will not be as impactful as a small improvement in the wall ball station for instance. Just click on a station to see how easy it will be to improve and how important it is to focus on it during training.

For this athlete we identified a possible improvement of 06:14. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:54 Potential Improvement 30.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 01:54 05:51 to 03:57 30.5%
Wall Balls 01:43 06:35 to 04:52 27.5%
Sled Pull 00:51 04:38 to 03:47 13.6%
Run Total 00:49 37:22 to 36:33 13.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:45 04:37 to 03:52 12.0%
Sled Push 00:10 02:21 to 02:11 2.7%
Rowing 00:02 04:28 to 04:26 0.5%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:08 to 04:08 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:39 to 01:39 0.0%

Splits Time

Blowes Ben Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:02 00:00 04:11 +00:51 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:08 05:02 04:17 -00:09 04:11 +00:51
Running 2 04:38 09:10 04:28 +00:10 08:28 +00:42
Sled Push 02:21 13:48 02:35 -00:14 12:56 +00:52
Running 3 04:52 16:09 04:51 +00:01 15:31 +00:38
Sled Pull 04:38 21:01 04:14 +00:24 20:22 +00:39
Running 4 04:55 25:39 04:48 +00:07 24:36 +01:03
Burpees Broad Jump 04:37 30:34 04:23 +00:14 29:24 +01:10
Running 5 04:54 35:11 04:56 -00:02 33:47 +01:24
Rowing 04:28 40:05 04:34 -00:06 38:43 +01:22
Running 6 04:45 44:33 04:50 -00:05 43:17 +01:16
Farmers Carry 01:39 49:18 01:55 -00:16 48:07 +01:11
Running 7 04:48 50:57 04:49 -00:01 50:02 +00:55
Sandbag Lunges 05:51 55:45 04:22 +01:29 54:51 +00:54
Running 8 03:31 01:01:36 05:12 -01:41 59:13 +02:23
Wall Balls 06:35 01:05:07 05:26 +01:09 01:04:25 +00:42
Roxzone 03:47 01:15:22 05:31 -01:44 01:15:22
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Ben Blowes showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London, finishing in the top 15% overall and top 7% in his age group. His total running time was significantly faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, there's a noticeable disparity in his performance across different segments of the race. Particularly, Ben started the race slower than average but demonstrated remarkable endurance and speed towards the end, as seen in his best running lap. This pacing strategy suggests that while Ben has the stamina and speed, there might be an opportunity to distribute his energy more evenly throughout the race. His proficiency in the roxzone indicates excellent transition efficiency and overall fitness, but improvements in specific strength exercises could enhance his performance even further.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sandbag Lunges: This segment was significantly slower than average, indicating a potential weakness in lower body strength and endurance. To improve, Ben should incorporate more functional leg training into his routine, focusing on lunges with weight variations (e.g., barbell lunges, Bulgarian split squats) and plyometric exercises (e.g., jump squats) to build muscular endurance and power.
  • Wall Balls: Another slower-than-average segment, indicative of a need for better upper body and core strength, as well as coordination under fatigue. Training should include high-repetition wall ball drills to improve technique and endurance, coupled with core-strengthening exercises (e.g., planks, Russian twists) and upper body plyometrics (e.g., medicine ball slams).
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Ben's performance here suggests room for improvement in explosive power and efficiency in movement transitions. Incorporating burpee variations (e.g., with a push-up, with a tuck jump) and practicing broad jumps separately can enhance his explosive strength. Transition drills, where he practices moving quickly and efficiently from one exercise to the next, could also be beneficial.
  • Sled Pull: The slower time in this segment indicates a need for enhanced upper body and core strength, as well as improved technique. Specific sled pull training, focusing on posture and power, along with compound exercises like deadlifts and rows, can help build the necessary strength. Technique drills, emphasizing efficient movement and energy conservation, are also recommended.

Race Strategies:

  • Energy Distribution: Given Ben's strong finish, adopting a more balanced pacing strategy could improve his overall performance. Practicing race simulations where he focuses on maintaining a consistent effort across all segments can help him better distribute his energy.
  • Strength and Endurance Balance: While Ben has a runner's profile, incorporating more strength training, particularly focusing on his weaker segments, will make him a more well-rounded athlete. This includes targeted exercises and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions that mimic the race's demands.
  • Transition Efficiency: Although already a strong suit, further refinement in transition times can shave precious seconds off his overall time. Practicing quick transitions in training, where he moves rapidly from one exercise to the next, can improve his performance.
  • Technique Focus: For segments like the sled pull and sandbag lunges, technique improvements can lead to significant time savings. Workshops or sessions with a coach specializing in these areas can provide valuable insights into more efficient movement patterns.

By addressing these identified areas of improvement with specific drills and adopting strategic race strategies, Ben Blowes can continue to build on his impressive HYROX performance and achieve even greater success in future races.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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